
Brain


Scientists discover genetic mutation that leads to early onset dementia

Recognition of High Achievers Motivates Underachievers, Study Finds

Mercury In Fish May Lead To ALS, Study Finds

Cleaner air, clearer mind: Air pollution linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Declutter the mind: Brain scans reveal how to best get rid of unwanted thoughts

What does a lonely person’s brain look like? Scientists make surprising discovery

Social exclusion leads to belief in conspiracy theories, fake news

Numb to the world: Binge drinkers’ brains must work harder to feel empathy

Tuned in: Music truly is instrumental to math and reading achievement in children

Kids who play sports less likely to suffer from depression, study finds

Apathy can signal the onset of dementia years before other symptoms appear

Maternal vitamin D deficiency may explain why autism is more common in boys

Having high blood pressure for any length of time can speed up cognitive decline

What do you see? Young children focus more on what’s in front of them, not the background

More wine and cheese may help reduce cognitive decline, fight Alzheimer’s disease

Eat well, feel good: Mediterranean diet can help fight depression, study shows

Dogs don’t understand human speech as well as we think they do, brain scans reveal

Minor changes in blood pressure can cause brain damage later in life

Study: First-born children are smarter, more successful than their siblings
